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Technical Director/Director, CNN

INDUSTRY

Advertising, Cable/Broadcast Television Networks, Television Program Production and Distribution, Online Content/Services

AREA OF INTEREST

Engineering/Technical Operations, Operations/General, News

LOCATION

United Kingdom - London

POSITION TYPE

Full Time

POSTING JOB DESCRIPTION
CNN’s London based Technicians assume responsibility for the entire technical process of producing programming (both live and pre-recorded) out of London. Responsibilities include: Directing and Vision mixing all live London anchored shows, robotic camera operation and racking. Dealing with Breaking News. Responsible for ensuring all London output is as technically smooth as possible. Sound mixing, establishing IFB lines and auxiliary set-ups, tape operation and coordinating with technicians and producers at source. Operates Viz graphics systems and vista (RP wall) software that controls studio monitoring. Operate Jib Camera to meet production requirements of London based shows. The same group will handle all in-studio guests for all CNN networks. Liaison with engineering to address equipment problems. The TD/D will require 3 yrs CNN Studio technician experience or comparable industry experience. Undergraduate degree in Media/TV/Journalism or CNN experience. Field Camera, Steadicam, Handheld or other non-robotic camera experience is desired. Candidates will need to demonstrate: Time management; Knowledge of news & current affairs; Leadership, communication and inter-personal skills; Highly motivated, organized, works well under pressure; Open to and accepting of new technology; Works well in a team and in pressure situations; Knowledge of news and current affairs. Must posses a desire to learn new technologies as they are implemented and willingness to work in other areas as assigned